Business IT

Banking and credit authorities said financial technology (fintech) firms should start serving businesses in the countryside to enable those with no access to banks to have better financial services like those served by big banks.

Through the program, MSMEs can save up to P3,000 from waived basic filing, color claims, and first publication fees.

PLDT has started offering commercial fiber plans in El Nido, Palawan after firing up its initial fiber facilities in the area.

Malaysia-based firm AlloyMTD Group developed the property in mid-2016 with an investment of P1.6 billion.

With the proposed tower holding company, any player can do outright lease of the towers using standard, non-discriminatory commercial terms.

Previously, since January 6, the operators have implemented a one-year validity period for prepaid loads P300 and above.

Commercialized under the brand BambuSat, the capacity will be used for broadband, maritime, and government services across the country?s 6,000 inhabited islands.

A professor from the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) has reported that capacitating micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) involves addressing certain gaps.

PLDT senior vice president Jovy Hernandez said most local firms are interested in technological innovations but are hesitant to adopt them.

Smart said its initial internal tests in areas covering the Puerto Princesa airport and Honda Bay showed LTE download speeds of between 12 to 60 Mbps.